Following Mr Spencer’s death, his family approached James Burrell, a specialist who represents people who have been harmed by historic asbestos exposure, at Bridge McFarland solicitors to help them find some answers to their questions.

Mr Burrell said “Because asbestos had very efficient heat resistant properties it was widely used in industrial settings as a building and maintenance material right up until legislation was brought in to ban its use.

“We now know that workers at power stations like West Burton were in one of the higher-risk occupations as far as potential exposure to asbestos dust and fibres are concerned. We believe that it was while working at West Burton that Ken came into regular contact with asbestos dust.”

Mr Burrell continued: “From exposed to diagnosed with an asbestos disease you can be looking at a timescale of anything between 20 to 50 years.

“Sadly, in some instances such as Ken’s, it only comes to light after a sufferer’s death as a result of an inquest having taken place.”

Mr Burrell has appealed to former work colleagues of Mr Spencer to come forward to see if they can help shed some light on the conditions that they and Ken worked in during their time at West Burton.

Mr Burell added:“Ken’s family are desperate to hear from any of former work colleagues who may be able to help fill in some of the gaps about his time there. “

“They can contact me on 01482 730326 or email to enquiries@bmcf.co.uk.”

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